At times events unfold that reveal the true nature of violence. Whether it be sanctioned and justified, or punished and condemned, few would argue that the aftermath is complex and full of emotion. There is room for understanding realities vastly unfamiliar to our own, but it means that we will be uncomfortable. It means being forced out of our comfort zone and into the realms of the unfamiliar where it may seem as if there is little to go on,...
Produced by the Buros Center for Testing, an independent non-profit organization within the University of Nebraska, the Mental Measurements Yearbook (MMY) provides users with a comprehensive guide to testing instruments. The current edition, the 19th, contains a bibliography of 183 available tests and 350 critical test reviews. The MMY contains information essential for a complete evaluation of test products within such diverse areas as psychology, education, business, and leadership. All MMY entries contain descriptive information (e.g., test purpose, publisher, pricing), references and...
Got your attention? There’s no shortage of news about health and medicine. Everyday there’s something online or on TV claiming that everyday activities or foods may be life saving or can do irreparable harm. Often the words “a new study has shown…” is featured in the story. Your first thought is often “Huh?” or something similar. How to know what to believe? What’s credible? There’s a good bet that a website more known for celebrity gossip may not have...
I like to cook and eat. To me, it’s one of life’s basic pleasures. I gain a certain amount of satisfaction when I see my family and friends eating and enjoying something I’ve made. There are health benefits to cooking as well. CNN recently wrote about learning to cook and it’s health benefits. I also enjoy the creative process of cooking and looking for new recipes to inspire me. When I get stuck in a culinary rut, I like to...
